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WAITLIST: 2025 Basic Air Operations (S-270)
May 12-13 (Mon-Tue 8am-5pm)
Boulder County Regional Fire Training Center (6055 Reservoir Road)
NOTE: access off of 119/Diagonal Highway
- Click HERE for a Map
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Target Group
Personnel desiring to be qualified as Single Engine Airtanker Manager (SEMG), Helicopter Manager, Single Resource (HMGB), Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP), and other positions that require basic knowledge of aviation operations.
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Course Description
This course covers aircraft types and capabilities, aviation management and safety for flying in and working with agency aircraft, tactical and logistical uses of aircraft, and requirements for helicopter take-off and landing areas. Note: The regulations, procedures, and policies addressed in this course are primarily those governing federal agency and ICS operations. State, county, or other political subdivisions using this course will need to consult their agency having jurisdiction with respect to regulations, procedures and policies.
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Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will have obtained the basic understanding of the different functions of Air Operations.
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PPE is Required!
Students must provide their own approved personal protective equipment including hard hat, nomex shirt, pants, boots, gloves, eye and ear protection, and fireline packs including a new generation fire shelter. Refer to pages 10-14 of the following for specifics... https://www.nifc.gov/sites/default/files/redbook-files/Chapter07.pdf
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Course Prerequisites
1. Qualified as a Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2).
2. Read the 38-page booklet Basic Aviation Safety to become familiar with important terms and concepts.
Note: this link is included in your confirmation email to review at a later date
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